Moko The World

Moko artist Henare journeys home to the East Cape with Tāmati, to share what it takes to become an expert moko artist. They stop on the way to finish a special moko piece.

Tāmati gets a special invite to a mokopapa on the East Cape where loads of people are getting facial moko all at once, including from renowned artist Poutū.

Tāmati and Henare head to Kaitaia to meet Anikaaro, an artist who is on a mission to ink the Far North. Tāmati is shown a moko he’s never seen before.

What’s it like wearing facial moko overseas? Tāmati and Henare travel to the Gold Coast to meet Tu, an artist helping Māori reconnect with their culture.

How is social media influencing traditional arts? Tāmati and Henare find out as they explore the world of wahine moko artist Wairingiringi, in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Tāmati learns about the relationship between a moko artist and the recipient as he spends time with Henare’s mate Te Wehi, in Rotorua.